Sr. Category Sourcing Manager, AIS-SC Networking

Amazon.com, Inc.•Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. If you are an experienced professional with a passion for technology and hungry for driving change and impact at a Global scale you might be a fit for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) procurement team. Come armed with your knowledge for a position where you will own, build, and run technology sourcing and operations and engage with multiple business and engineering partners to drive plans and execution to satisfy the demanding needs of a high growth industry impacting markets worldwide. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on optimizing operations, driving results and who wants to be accountable for a significant impact. AWS Infrastructure Sourcing and Procurement team is looking for an experienced Sr. Technical Sourcing Manager to be part of the Networking team to lead strategic sourcing, technology road mapping, industry enabling and related project execution for optical modules for our growing Infrastructure. A Sr. Technical Sourcing Manager in the Networking Category is a thought leader responsible for developing Sourcing Strategies and clear action plans to drive the lowest total cost of ownership fueling the exponential growth across our Data Centers as we meet and exceed customer demand. In this role you will lead internal engagements across Supply Chain, Engineering and Business organizations while diving deep into the technologies and operations both from a product and Supply Chain perspective. You will analyze trends involving the industry players - vendors, customers, and technology to develop strategies to reduce cost, minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and utilize emerging opportunities, allowing AWS to meet and exceed its goals.

Requirements

5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
Bachelor's degree
Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences
Experience presenting to both technical and non-technical executive audiences

Nice To Haves

Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
Experience working in the Networking industry with products such as Routers, Switches and Switch ASICs
Experience with Networking operating systems and protocols

Responsibilities

Create strategic sourcing plans for a business unit, department, or project to satisfy internal clients
Take action and advise business partners to reduce costs that are focused on supply base, creating greater efficiencies and economies of scale
Own the analysis of the spending patterns for savings opportunities through the category and become a subject matter expert for the verticals with which you are engaged
Ensure priorities are handled effectively by modifying plans and actions in your area of accountability
Lead sourcing engagements and sourcing teams in opportunity identification and RFIs where appropriate
Develop negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers
Analyze and determine opportunities to leverage and consolidate the supply base using system level tools and techniques
Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models
Review and approve a comprehensive list of suppliers for bid processes developed by analyzing the industry to understand trends and competitive positioning, ensuring system activation of the best possible supply base
Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions
Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations by leveraging the growth of Amazon's spend
Manage Supplier Relationships and establish yourself as a primary business contact for key suppliers

Benefits

Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

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